Veteran services at Porter Funeral Home Inc
For veterans in Rock Valley, IA, Porter Funeral Home Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,325 for basic burial and $3,975 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, graveside service, memorial service, veterans services, and urn burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Porter Funeral Home Inc: direct cremation from $3,975. That places direct cremation roughly 37% above the Iowa median ($2,905). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in SD, about 35 miles from Porter Funeral Home Inc. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 577 funeral homes in Iowa. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Porter Funeral Home Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,975. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Porter Funeral Home Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Porter Funeral Home Inc is located at 1705 14Th Street in Rock Valley, IA. You can reach the home at (712) 473-2106. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Porter Funeral Home Inc offer veteran families?
Porter Funeral Home Inc provides traditional burial, cremation, visitation, funeral service, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Porter Funeral Home Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Porter Funeral Home Inc assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Porter Funeral Home Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran (ELCA), Baptist, Catholic, Reformed, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Porter Funeral Home Inc apart
- Long-standing family ownership and operation since 1956, spanning multiple generations.
- Five distinct funeral home locations across Iowa (Rock Valley, Hawarden, Inwood, Ireton) and South Dakota (Hudson), offering broad regional coverage.
- Extensive personalization options for services, including incorporating photos, videos, artwork, music, and literary readings.
- Comprehensive grief support resources, including the GriefPlan Video Program and free e-booklets.
- Active community involvement, with owner and funeral director Ric Porter serving as the Mayor of Hawarden.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Urn Storage
- · Urn Burial
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Iowa Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran (ELCA), Baptist, Catholic, Reformed, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.